About Ashworth Barracks
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Ashworth Barracks Description
Ashworth Barracks is a living history museum based in Doncaster South Yorkshire. It tells the story of the men awarded the Victoria Cross. All profit from Ashworth Barracks funds the work of the Victoria Cross Trust.
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Looking for something different for a gift at Christmas? How about our recently introduced annual pass! We have catered for single adults, families and 1 parent families!
http://www.ashworthbarracks.co.uk/annual- pass
Lots of local craft & gift stalls with something for everyone! Free Car Parking and on-site Cafe! Climbing Wall & Rifle range also available! So why not come down for a great afternoon that will not break the bank!
Please be aware that this Saturday 3rd Nov we are FULLY BOOKED! Two of our volunteers are getting married and we are hosting their reception and celebrations. THERE WILL BE NO TOURS THIS DAY.
4th November marks the 100th Anniversary of the last battle of WW1. We shall be unveiling our There But Not There sculpture as an installation for the fallen. Members of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars will be parading as will other local veterans from many regiments. We welcome all visitors of all ages to join us in remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Being a volunteer at Ashworth Barracks can certainly give some great opportunities. Here are some of our folks on an archaeological dig at Hampole nr Doncaster. Working at a 13C priory site has uncovered some fantastic heritage, including a kiln!
We have some great stalls booking in for the 15th/16th December market, and some of the same types of stalls enquiring, for those I have spoken to please get your booking forms to me dont let someone take your place. We are still looking for face painters,toy stalls,games,clothes and unusual food stalls.
STALL HOLDERS WANTED: Our Christmas Market will be held on the 15th & 16th December 12pm until 5pm. We are looking for CRAFTS, GIFTS, TOYS, UNUSUAL FOOD STALLS. Costs £15 per day. non-refundable deposit of £5 per day required. Please contact Helen on 01302 850198, private msg or email helen@victoriacrosstrust.org for more info and book
Adults Troops tshirt sizes M,L,XL,XXL £8.95 private msg to order add £2 for posting
Heres another offer for those army barmy kids!only 5 available at the moment ! so first come first served please private message only was £18.99 NOW £17 with a FREE dog chain one size as these are adjustable grab them while you can
We are fully booked today at the museum I we are sorry for any inconvenience caused
For the Army barmy children in your lives how about this childs hoodie WAS £12 Now £10 or a camo winter jacket WAS £19.99 Now £16 private message for sizes required.
WOW On offer in the museum shop WAS £20 NOW £18 available in s,m,l,xl and xxl. Collection from the Museum or we can post for £2.50 extra.Please private msg. OFFER ONLY ON FOR ANOTHER WEEK NOW
SAVE £10 BY ORDERING YOUR ANNUAL PASS BEFORE 29th SEPTEMBER!
http://www.ashworthbarracks.co.uk/annual- pass
Once again, we listen to our supporters. Not many places offer a 1 Parent season ticket. WE DO! Single parents and their kids are still a FAMILY! http://www.ashworthbarracks.co.uk/annual- pass
OK, we have listened and responded to your requests,we are very pleased to announce that we have now introduced a limited number of Season Passes for single adults & families.
These are available at a reduced rate for two weeks.
Currently a Adult Single annual pass is £40 a year, a Family annual pass is £80 a year, both will increase by £10 from the 26th September 2018.
... This is great value for money and represents a considerable saving for those that visit regularly, or would like to.
On the application there is an option to make a donation (and Gift Aid it), please consider doing so if you can. We are a charity and every penny we can raise is important for us to continue our work..
http://www.ashworthbarracks.co.uk/annual- pass
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW WINTER HOURS - WE NOW CLOSE AT 1400HRS on SATURDAY (last tour starts at 1200hrs) WE ARE ALSO CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY
http://www.ashworthbarracks.co.uk/open-ti mesprices
amazing! very informative and interesting, got to hold all the guns and bullets, etc etc. they have TONS of things from the wars and are amazing to look at!
would HIGHLY recommend keith the tour guide! answered all our questions and my granddad loved talking to him and sharing their own experiences!
Wow what an amazing day out. Didn't realise it was a guided tour until we got there but it makes it so much more worthwhile. They tell you truth from their own experiences which adds to the tour. They allow you to try the soldiers uniform (don't envy you at all) and handle the guns. My 9 year old daughter found it very interesting and is looking forward to coming to the back holiday fun day. You all do an amazing job Thank You.
What a hidden gem. This place is fantastic. Guided tour and the knowledge is fascinating. Well worth a visit and the cafe food is outstanding �
Went there for something to do with the other half and was greeted by our tour guild was called Steve. I was very impressed with the whole day and a lot of history in there. You are aloud to hold guns for ww1 / ww2 and experience what they had to go through.
Brilliant day out and Steve you was amazing!
Went on Sunday for I trip out with my dad what a brilliant and informative afternoon we had we was greeted by one of the staff when looking round the military vehicles he was very good answered lots of questions the cafe food was good with friendly staff and good prices x and Steve the guide was very friendly and made the tour very interesting . The museum is excellent and you are able to touch things. Well worth a day out excellent
Well worth a visit and the best bacon sandwich you will ever have. �
We spent nearly three hours here. It was really interesting the youngest in our group was 13 and the eldest was in her 80s. Mick gave us a tour and was really knowledgeable. Very cheap and for an excellent cause xx
Took my grandson there for the 3rd time he is very interested in military warfare as his great great grandfather was killed in the 1st world war in Belgium but was never found.
Our tour guide was very good and explained everything in great detail allowing us to handle many items and wear clothing of the time. Many army vehicles and guns on display. Well worth a visit.
Spot on. 3rd time round and the place is still evolving with new things to look at. Thanks.
Really great trip with my son (10). I learned a lot and Sam loved getting to handle the kit on display and learning about all the VC personalities that we were told about. Thoroughly pleasing couple of hours.
On behalf of myself and our family I'd like to say 'A BIG THANKYOU' to Helen and all the Ashworth Barracks team for a truly wonderful day. You put on the best 'birthday party ever' as described by our son and his friends. From initial enquiry right through to leaving today you were all so generous with your time and in-sight and made the day fabulous. The assault course, firing range and open hatch vehicles were definate hits, along with the delish and plentiful freshly made and baked buffet. We will rave on about it for years to come and would highly recommend. We'll be back to visit for third time soon. Thanks again and congratulations on being a brilliant venue with an inspiring and informed team of volunteers. Liza x
Had a great tour today really interesting! Really friendly staff and the tour guides Steve and Steve where fab, the children loved it! The volunteers do a great job! Thanks again.
Had a great few hours with my little lad. The guide steve was very friendly and outgoing. Will definatly recommed to others.
Great museum
Not being one for guided tours we were a bit well erm......but when we got started was great the guy Steve knew his stuff and was great with out some also some good banter was had with the other guilds from the muesum would recomend it to anyone
Cafe on site was good food and not a rip off either which makes a change for museums
Great little hidden gem. Well worth a visit. Fantastic guide in Paul who was funny, friendly, informative and interesting. Will be recommending to friends for sure.
Cannot recommend enough, this is a wonderful place! What really made our visit special was our tour guide Paul, his knowledge was incredible, he was informative and funny! Some of the stories moved me to tears, my Son enjoyed trying on the gear and holding the weapons, it's education in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the memorabilia and displays are impressive. I feel priveledged to have spent 2 hours today with a man who has fought for this country and is still dedicating his time sharing incredible real life stories.
An amazing place to go if you fancy learning about some of our war heros. The staff are very informative and friendly and the artefacts are awesome!! Very humbling. Also they do a mean breakfast!!
Amazing day! Me and my son really enjoyed it here and Steve the guide was really good too �
Absolutely tremendous place with passionate staff.
Our guide Steve was first class and for a great cause.we loved our day out.Highly recommended.
amazing! very informative and interesting, got to hold all the guns and bullets, etc etc. they have TONS of things from the wars and are amazing to look at!
would HIGHLY recommend keith the tour guide! answered all our questions and my granddad loved talking to him and sharing their own experiences!
Wow what an amazing day out. Didn't realise it was a guided tour until we got there but it makes it so much more worthwhile. They tell you truth from their own experiences which adds to the tour. They allow you to try the soldiers uniform (don't envy you at all) and handle the guns. My 9 year old daughter found it very interesting and is looking forward to coming to the back holiday fun day. You all do an amazing job Thank You.
What a hidden gem. This place is fantastic. Guided tour and the knowledge is fascinating. Well worth a visit and the cafe food is outstanding �
Went there for something to do with the other half and was greeted by our tour guild was called Steve. I was very impressed with the whole day and a lot of history in there. You are aloud to hold guns for ww1 / ww2 and experience what they had to go through.
Brilliant day out and Steve you was amazing!
Went on Sunday for I trip out with my dad what a brilliant and informative afternoon we had we was greeted by one of the staff when looking round the military vehicles he was very good answered lots of questions the cafe food was good with friendly staff and good prices x and Steve the guide was very friendly and made the tour very interesting . The museum is excellent and you are able to touch things. Well worth a day out excellent
Well worth a visit and the best bacon sandwich you will ever have. �
We spent nearly three hours here. It was really interesting the youngest in our group was 13 and the eldest was in her 80s. Mick gave us a tour and was really knowledgeable. Very cheap and for an excellent cause xx
Took my grandson there for the 3rd time he is very interested in military warfare as his great great grandfather was killed in the 1st world war in Belgium but was never found.
Our tour guide was very good and explained everything in great detail allowing us to handle many items and wear clothing of the time. Many army vehicles and guns on display. Well worth a visit.
Spot on. 3rd time round and the place is still evolving with new things to look at. Thanks.
Really great trip with my son (10). I learned a lot and Sam loved getting to handle the kit on display and learning about all the VC personalities that we were told about. Thoroughly pleasing couple of hours.
On behalf of myself and our family I'd like to say 'A BIG THANKYOU' to Helen and all the Ashworth Barracks team for a truly wonderful day. You put on the best 'birthday party ever' as described by our son and his friends. From initial enquiry right through to leaving today you were all so generous with your time and in-sight and made the day fabulous. The assault course, firing range and open hatch vehicles were definate hits, along with the delish and plentiful freshly made and baked buffet. We will rave on about it for years to come and would highly recommend. We'll be back to visit for third time soon. Thanks again and congratulations on being a brilliant venue with an inspiring and informed team of volunteers. Liza x
Had a great tour today really interesting! Really friendly staff and the tour guides Steve and Steve where fab, the children loved it! The volunteers do a great job! Thanks again.
Had a great few hours with my little lad. The guide steve was very friendly and outgoing. Will definatly recommed to others.
Great museum
Not being one for guided tours we were a bit well erm......but when we got started was great the guy Steve knew his stuff and was great with out some also some good banter was had with the other guilds from the muesum would recomend it to anyone
Cafe on site was good food and not a rip off either which makes a change for museums
Great little hidden gem. Well worth a visit. Fantastic guide in Paul who was funny, friendly, informative and interesting. Will be recommending to friends for sure.
Cannot recommend enough, this is a wonderful place! What really made our visit special was our tour guide Paul, his knowledge was incredible, he was informative and funny! Some of the stories moved me to tears, my Son enjoyed trying on the gear and holding the weapons, it's education in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the memorabilia and displays are impressive. I feel priveledged to have spent 2 hours today with a man who has fought for this country and is still dedicating his time sharing incredible real life stories.
An amazing place to go if you fancy learning about some of our war heros. The staff are very informative and friendly and the artefacts are awesome!! Very humbling. Also they do a mean breakfast!!
Amazing day! Me and my son really enjoyed it here and Steve the guide was really good too �
Absolutely tremendous place with passionate staff.
Our guide Steve was first class and for a great cause.we loved our day out.Highly recommended.
amazing! very informative and interesting, got to hold all the guns and bullets, etc etc. they have TONS of things from the wars and are amazing to look at!
would HIGHLY recommend keith the tour guide! answered all our questions and my granddad loved talking to him and sharing their own experiences!
Wow what an amazing day out. Didn't realise it was a guided tour until we got there but it makes it so much more worthwhile. They tell you truth from their own experiences which adds to the tour. They allow you to try the soldiers uniform (don't envy you at all) and handle the guns. My 9 year old daughter found it very interesting and is looking forward to coming to the back holiday fun day. You all do an amazing job Thank You.
What a hidden gem. This place is fantastic. Guided tour and the knowledge is fascinating. Well worth a visit and the cafe food is outstanding �
Went there for something to do with the other half and was greeted by our tour guild was called Steve. I was very impressed with the whole day and a lot of history in there. You are aloud to hold guns for ww1 / ww2 and experience what they had to go through.
Brilliant day out and Steve you was amazing!
Went on Sunday for I trip out with my dad what a brilliant and informative afternoon we had we was greeted by one of the staff when looking round the military vehicles he was very good answered lots of questions the cafe food was good with friendly staff and good prices x and Steve the guide was very friendly and made the tour very interesting . The museum is excellent and you are able to touch things. Well worth a day out excellent
Well worth a visit and the best bacon sandwich you will ever have. �
We spent nearly three hours here. It was really interesting the youngest in our group was 13 and the eldest was in her 80s. Mick gave us a tour and was really knowledgeable. Very cheap and for an excellent cause xx
Took my grandson there for the 3rd time he is very interested in military warfare as his great great grandfather was killed in the 1st world war in Belgium but was never found.
Our tour guide was very good and explained everything in great detail allowing us to handle many items and wear clothing of the time. Many army vehicles and guns on display. Well worth a visit.
Spot on. 3rd time round and the place is still evolving with new things to look at. Thanks.
Really great trip with my son (10). I learned a lot and Sam loved getting to handle the kit on display and learning about all the VC personalities that we were told about. Thoroughly pleasing couple of hours.
On behalf of myself and our family I'd like to say 'A BIG THANKYOU' to Helen and all the Ashworth Barracks team for a truly wonderful day. You put on the best 'birthday party ever' as described by our son and his friends. From initial enquiry right through to leaving today you were all so generous with your time and in-sight and made the day fabulous. The assault course, firing range and open hatch vehicles were definate hits, along with the delish and plentiful freshly made and baked buffet. We will rave on about it for years to come and would highly recommend. We'll be back to visit for third time soon. Thanks again and congratulations on being a brilliant venue with an inspiring and informed team of volunteers. Liza x
Had a great tour today really interesting! Really friendly staff and the tour guides Steve and Steve where fab, the children loved it! The volunteers do a great job! Thanks again.
Had a great few hours with my little lad. The guide steve was very friendly and outgoing. Will definatly recommed to others.
Great museum
Not being one for guided tours we were a bit well erm......but when we got started was great the guy Steve knew his stuff and was great with out some also some good banter was had with the other guilds from the muesum would recomend it to anyone
Cafe on site was good food and not a rip off either which makes a change for museums
Great little hidden gem. Well worth a visit. Fantastic guide in Paul who was funny, friendly, informative and interesting. Will be recommending to friends for sure.
Cannot recommend enough, this is a wonderful place! What really made our visit special was our tour guide Paul, his knowledge was incredible, he was informative and funny! Some of the stories moved me to tears, my Son enjoyed trying on the gear and holding the weapons, it's education in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the memorabilia and displays are impressive. I feel priveledged to have spent 2 hours today with a man who has fought for this country and is still dedicating his time sharing incredible real life stories.
An amazing place to go if you fancy learning about some of our war heros. The staff are very informative and friendly and the artefacts are awesome!! Very humbling. Also they do a mean breakfast!!
Amazing day! Me and my son really enjoyed it here and Steve the guide was really good too �
Absolutely tremendous place with passionate staff.
Our guide Steve was first class and for a great cause.we loved our day out.Highly recommended.
amazing! very informative and interesting, got to hold all the guns and bullets, etc etc. they have TONS of things from the wars and are amazing to look at!
would HIGHLY recommend keith the tour guide! answered all our questions and my granddad loved talking to him and sharing their own experiences!
Wow what an amazing day out. Didn't realise it was a guided tour until we got there but it makes it so much more worthwhile. They tell you truth from their own experiences which adds to the tour. They allow you to try the soldiers uniform (don't envy you at all) and handle the guns. My 9 year old daughter found it very interesting and is looking forward to coming to the back holiday fun day. You all do an amazing job Thank You.
What a hidden gem. This place is fantastic. Guided tour and the knowledge is fascinating. Well worth a visit and the cafe food is outstanding �
Went there for something to do with the other half and was greeted by our tour guild was called Steve. I was very impressed with the whole day and a lot of history in there. You are aloud to hold guns for ww1 / ww2 and experience what they had to go through.
Brilliant day out and Steve you was amazing!
Went on Sunday for I trip out with my dad what a brilliant and informative afternoon we had we was greeted by one of the staff when looking round the military vehicles he was very good answered lots of questions the cafe food was good with friendly staff and good prices x and Steve the guide was very friendly and made the tour very interesting . The museum is excellent and you are able to touch things. Well worth a day out excellent
Well worth a visit and the best bacon sandwich you will ever have. �
We spent nearly three hours here. It was really interesting the youngest in our group was 13 and the eldest was in her 80s. Mick gave us a tour and was really knowledgeable. Very cheap and for an excellent cause xx
Took my grandson there for the 3rd time he is very interested in military warfare as his great great grandfather was killed in the 1st world war in Belgium but was never found.
Our tour guide was very good and explained everything in great detail allowing us to handle many items and wear clothing of the time. Many army vehicles and guns on display. Well worth a visit.
Spot on. 3rd time round and the place is still evolving with new things to look at. Thanks.
Really great trip with my son (10). I learned a lot and Sam loved getting to handle the kit on display and learning about all the VC personalities that we were told about. Thoroughly pleasing couple of hours.
On behalf of myself and our family I'd like to say 'A BIG THANKYOU' to Helen and all the Ashworth Barracks team for a truly wonderful day. You put on the best 'birthday party ever' as described by our son and his friends. From initial enquiry right through to leaving today you were all so generous with your time and in-sight and made the day fabulous. The assault course, firing range and open hatch vehicles were definate hits, along with the delish and plentiful freshly made and baked buffet. We will rave on about it for years to come and would highly recommend. We'll be back to visit for third time soon. Thanks again and congratulations on being a brilliant venue with an inspiring and informed team of volunteers. Liza x
Had a great tour today really interesting! Really friendly staff and the tour guides Steve and Steve where fab, the children loved it! The volunteers do a great job! Thanks again.
Had a great few hours with my little lad. The guide steve was very friendly and outgoing. Will definatly recommed to others.
Great museum
Not being one for guided tours we were a bit well erm......but when we got started was great the guy Steve knew his stuff and was great with out some also some good banter was had with the other guilds from the muesum would recomend it to anyone
Cafe on site was good food and not a rip off either which makes a change for museums
Great little hidden gem. Well worth a visit. Fantastic guide in Paul who was funny, friendly, informative and interesting. Will be recommending to friends for sure.
Cannot recommend enough, this is a wonderful place! What really made our visit special was our tour guide Paul, his knowledge was incredible, he was informative and funny! Some of the stories moved me to tears, my Son enjoyed trying on the gear and holding the weapons, it's education in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the memorabilia and displays are impressive. I feel priveledged to have spent 2 hours today with a man who has fought for this country and is still dedicating his time sharing incredible real life stories.
An amazing place to go if you fancy learning about some of our war heros. The staff are very informative and friendly and the artefacts are awesome!! Very humbling. Also they do a mean breakfast!!
Amazing day! Me and my son really enjoyed it here and Steve the guide was really good too �
Absolutely tremendous place with passionate staff.
Our guide Steve was first class and for a great cause.we loved our day out.Highly recommended.